Kuybyshev

Kuybyshev is a name associated with several places and a person in Russia. It is most often linked to Valerian Kuybyshev, a Soviet statesman who lived from 1888 to 1935 and held high-level positions in the early Soviet government. In his honor, several places were named Kuybyshev during the mid-20th century, though most of these were changed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

The most prominent geographic reference is the city now known as Samara. From 1957 to 1991, the city on the Volga River was renamed Kuybyshev after Valerian Kuybyshev. In 1991, following the end of the Soviet era, the city reverted to its historic name Samara. It is the administrative center of Samara Oblast and a major industrial, cultural, and transportation hub in the Volga region.

Kuybyshev Reservoir is another major use of the name. It is a large hydroelectric reservoir on the Volga River, formed in the 1950s by a dam built for multipurpose purposes, including power generation, flood control, and navigation. The reservoir spans multiple districts along the lower Volga and plays a significant role in regional water management and recreation.

Administrative districts bearing the name Kuibyshev (or Kuybyshev) exist in several Russian cities, reflecting the historical influence of Valerian Kuybyshev and the common practice of naming districts after prominent figures.

In summary, Kuybyshev denotes a Soviet-era honoring name linked to a prominent official, a former city name for Samara, a major Volga reservoir, and several administrative districts.